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BLMK ICB Community ENT Service - Milton Keynes

Central Bedfordshire
WATLING STREET PRACTICE
Published 1 Sept, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) pertains to the Community ENT Service in Milton Keynes, classified under the health services industry category. The procurement is at the award stage, specifically an intention to award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method employed is a direct award without prior publication, indicating a limited competitive environment.

The standstill period began with this announcement, allowing contractors to submit representations by 11th September 2025. If awarded, the contract spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, valued at £410,918. This tender could offer substantial business growth opportunities for healthcare providers capable of delivering extended role GP-led ENT services, including treatments and follow-up in a community setting.

Large-scale providers with experience in similar contracts are likely well-suited to meet the requirements. The Watling Street Practice, already identified as a potential supplier, exemplifies a potential contractor for this procurement. The process suggests opportunities for businesses looking to solidify their presence in the healthcare services sector within the UK, particularly those experienced in limited competition settings due to direct awards.

Notice Description

The Milton Keynes Community ENT Service diagnoses and treats a range of ENT conditions and manages follow-up activity appropriate within a community setting and beyond the scope of primary care. It provides a range of GP with Extended Role (GPwER) led ENT services, including nurse-led micro suction and onward referral to secondary care as required.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Cancelled

The Milton Keynes Community ENT Service diagnoses and treats a range of ENT conditions and manages follow-up activity appropriate within a community setting and beyond the scope of primary care. It provides a range of GP with Extended Role (GPwER) led ENT services, including nurse-led micro suction and onward referral to secondary care as required. <br/><br/>Bedfordshire Luton and Milton Keynes ICB intends to award a contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The contract will be for two years from 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2028.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract during the contract period is PS410,918

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05916b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Awardee Scale
Large
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NBL
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
BEDFORDSHIRE
SG17 5TQ
East
England
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

WS
WATLING STREET PRACTICEAwarded
Large
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

External resources and data downloads

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-05916b

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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